A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4385298 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387345 epoch_slot_no: 2545 block_no: 4385121 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1472 time: 2020-07-05 11:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa4da03481f52e8805af54ab50839c09d9f8d7ec7a693eccf6da2cc7d9182bdaBlock Operator
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